Our Trainer of Trainers (TOT) 18 hour is an online self paced course approved by MSDE; designed to teach individuals how to become an effective early care trainer. This course teaches principles and best practices for training adult learners. The course will also examine teaching strategies such as promoting positive and cooperative learning, recognizing the needs of adult learners, and creating learning goals and meaningful activities which support goals. The importance of supporting  early care pedagogy and serving as a knowledgeable resource is critical to the success of all participants. Participants will be required to submit an outline of a Core of Knowledge (CKO) training topic including overview, objectives, and summary statement with two key points. A fifteen minute presentation will be scheduled with the Instructor.  Constructive feedback will be given by the instructor(s). Participants must complete all reading, viewing, assignments and the video presentation with a minimum score of 80% to successfully complete the course. (Course Outline)  The cost of the course is $200.

Our Trainer of Trainers (TOT) 18 hour is an online self paced course approved by MSDE; designed to teach individuals how to become an effective early care trainer. This course teaches principles and best practices for training adult learners. The course will also examine teaching strategies such as promoting positive and cooperative learning, recognizing the needs of adult learners, and creating learning goals and meaningful activities which support goals. The importance of supporting  early care pedagogy and serving as a knowledgeable resource is critical to the success of all participants. Participants will be required to submit an outline of a Core of Knowledge (CKO) training topic including overview, objectives, and summary statement with two key points. A fifteen minute presentation will be scheduled with the Instructor.  Constructive feedback will be given by the instructor(s). Participants must complete all reading, viewing, assignments and the video presentation with a minimum score of 80% to successfully complete the course.  (Course OutlineThe cost of the course is $200.